US Passport Fee Calculator
The total cost of a United States passport is the sum of several separate fees. The application fee goes to the State Department for the book or card itself, the execution or acceptance fee is paid at the facility when you apply in person, and optional charges cover expedited processing and faster delivery. This calculator adds up whichever of these components apply to your situation so you can see your full out-of-pocket cost. Because the State Department sets and periodically revises every amount, all fees here are user-editable inputs you should confirm against the official passport fees page before paying.
Passport fee formula
State Dept portion = application + expedite + delivery
Facility portion = execution fee
Cost per applicant = State Dept portion + facility portion
Total = cost per applicant * number of applicants
Delivery is generally charged once for faster return of the finished document. The execution fee applies per person applying in person; renewals by mail usually omit it.
US passport context
- The application fee and execution fee are paid to different parties and may be paid by different methods.
- Adult renewals by mail with Form DS-82 generally skip the execution fee.
- The expedite fee speeds processing; faster delivery of the finished passport is a separate charge.
- The passport card has a lower application fee than the book but limited travel uses.
- All amounts are set by the U.S. Department of State and change by regulation; confirm before paying.
Passport fees: frequently asked questions
What fees make up the cost of a US passport?
A US passport typically has an application fee paid to the State Department and, for first-time applicants, an execution (acceptance) fee paid to the facility that processes your application. Optional charges include expedited service and 1-to-2 day delivery. This calculator sums whichever fees apply to you.
Where do I find the current passport fees?
The authoritative fee schedule is published by the U.S. Department of State on its passport fees page. Because fee amounts change by regulation, every fee in this calculator is a user-editable input you confirm against the official State Department schedule.
Do renewals pay the execution fee?
Generally no. Adults renewing by mail using Form DS-82 pay the application fee but not the execution fee, because no in-person acceptance is required. First-time applicants and others applying in person pay both. Set the execution fee to zero for an eligible renewal.
What does the expedite fee cover?
The expedited service fee speeds up processing at the State Department. It is charged per application and is separate from faster delivery of the finished passport. Add the expedite fee and any 1-to-2 day delivery charge if you choose those options.
Is a passport book different from a passport card?
Yes. The book and card have different application fees, and you can order one or both. Enter the application fee for the product you want; the card is generally cheaper but is valid only for land and sea travel to certain countries.
Official sources
- U.S. Department of State: Passport Fees.
- U.S. Department of State: Travel.State.Gov home.
Reviewed by the CalculatorHub team, edited by James Graham, 17 June 2026. See our methodology.